Cadillac Area Community Foundation

What Cadillac Area Community Foundation does

Cadillac Area Community Foundation (CACF) is a 501(c)(3) community foundation established in 1988 in Cadillac, Michigan, serving Wexford and Missaukee Counties with a stated mission of connecting donor philanthropy with local community needs. The foundation manages 97 active funds and holds over $25 million in assets, having returned more than $10 million to the community since inception. Its core offerings span Community Grants across six focus areas (culture and arts, economic development, education, environment and recreation, health, and human services), a portfolio of Scholarship Programs for high school, college, technical, and continuing education students, and Fund Management services covering agency endowed, donor-advised, field-of-interest, scholarship, and pass-through fund types. A Donor Dashboard provides online fund tracking for contributors. Beyond core grantmaking, CACF operates distinct community programs including Dolly Parton's Imagination Library (monthly books to children ages 0–5), Shop with a Hero! (annual holiday gift program for 100 students across five school districts), the Leadership Learning Lab (nine-month nonprofit leadership course), the Youth Advisory Committee, Veterans' Grants, and the annual Non-Profit Business Breakfast.

CACF's revenue mechanics rely entirely on charitable giving and endowment investment returns rather than commercial sales. Revenue streams comprise donations and charitable gifts from individuals, families, and businesses; income from management of permanent endowment funds with annual income partially reinvested into the community through grants; and fiduciary pass-through fund administration for other nonprofits. Pricing is not applicable as the organization provides no paid products or services; all grant and scholarship programs are free to apply and donations are voluntary. The foundation is governed by a Board of Trustees and led by Executive Director Doreen Lanc, with an operations team sized at 11–50 employees. Distribution occurs through online application portals, annual community events, direct organizational partnerships, and regional outreach across five identified Michigan counties.

Name

Cadillac Area Community Foundation

Legal name

Cadillac Area Community Foundation

Website

https://cadillacfoundation.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Cadillac Area Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) community foundation in Cadillac, Michigan that manages 97 active funds and $25M+ in assets to deliver grants, scholarships, and community programs for residents of Wexford and Missaukee Counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Community Foundation / Philanthropy Services

NAICS

Grantmaking Foundations (813211), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Community Foundations (BPAGAKAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Scholarship & Fellowship Foundations and Trusts (EDADAHAC), Private Foundations (BPAGAKAA)

Keywords

• Community philanthropy services
• Endowment fund management
• Charitable grantmaking
• Scholarship administration
• Nonprofit foundation services

Headquarters

HQ city

Cadillac

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Donations and Charitable Gifts: Receives donations from individuals, families, businesses, and organizations to build and maintain endowment funds that support community grants and scholarships.
2. Endowment Fund Management: Manages permanent endowment funds; income generated from investments is partially reinvested into the community annually through grants and scholarships.
3. Pass-Through Fund Administration: Fiduciary services for pass-through funds receiving gifts on behalf of nonprofit organizations for specific projects or programs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Cadillac Area Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) community foundation that connects donor philanthropy with community needs in Wexford and Missaukee Counties, Michigan. It manages 97 active endowment funds with over $25 million in assets and administers community grants, scholarships, youth programs, veterans' assistance, and capacity-building initiatives. The foundation permanently reinvests a portion of endowment income back into the community through grants, scholarships, and programs including Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, Shop with a Hero, and the Leadership Learning Lab.

Product overview

The Cadillac Area Community Foundation operates as a community foundation offering a unified portfolio of grantmaking, scholarship, and community development services. Core offerings include Community Grants supporting six focus areas (culture and arts, economic development, education, environment and recreation, health, and human services), and Scholarship Programs spanning high school, college, and continuing education categories. The foundation runs distinct community programs including Dolly Parton's Imagination Library (early childhood literacy), Shop with a Hero! (youth holiday assistance), and the Leadership Learning Lab (nonprofit leadership development). Fund Management services encompass agency endowed funds, donor-advised funds, field-of-interest funds, scholarship funds, and pass-through funds, accessible through a Donor Dashboard. Additional programs include the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC), Cadillac & Kellogg for Youth Grants, Veterans' Grants, Community Resources directory, and the annual Non-Profit Business Breakfast event.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Community Grants Grant programs supporting community projects across six areas: culture and arts, economic development, education, environment and recreation, health, and human services. Available to local nonprofits serving the Cadillac area.
• Scholarship Programs Multiple scholarship programs for high school students, college students, and continuing education, including CAPS common scholarships, Wexford-Missaukee scholarships, medical scholarships, and summer camp scholarships. For students pursuing trades, technical education, and continuing education.
• Dolly Parton's Imagination Library Program providing one free age-appropriate book per month to every child in Wexford and Missaukee County from birth to age five. Operated as a local franchise of Dolly Parton's national Imagination Library.
• Shop with a Hero! Annual December event pairing 100 students from five school districts (Manton, Mesick, Lake City, Cadillac, McBain) with volunteer heroes for holiday gift shopping, with each student receiving $150 to shop plus Christmas dinner fixings.
• Leadership Learning Lab Nine-month course combining adaptive and collaborative leadership, time management, and nonprofit capacity-building skills for community nonprofit leaders. Funded by Frey Foundation and Rotary Charities of Traverse City.
• Fund Management Services Management of various fund types including agency endowed funds, donor-advised funds, field-of-interest funds, scholarship funds, and pass-through funds. Includes fiduciary services for pass-through funds receiving gifts on behalf of nonprofit organizations.
• Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) Program to train young people in decision-making skills, provide a forum for youth interests, and involve youth in volunteerism and philanthropy. The youth fund grew to $2,208,382 by September 30, 2024.
• Cadillac & Kellogg for Youth Grants Youth grants program with $2.2 million endowment supporting nonprofit projects benefiting Cadillac area youth.
• Wexford-Missaukee Counties Veterans' Grants Emergency assistance grants for veterans, their spouses, and dependents in Wexford and Missaukee Counties for transportation, housing, and personal needs.

Quantifiable outcome

• $25+ million in assets managed across 97 active funds
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered major, core and minor.

• WalmartmajorGTM or Marketing Partner · 1 January 2019Contributes over $10,000 annually to Shop with a Hero program and provides Christmas dinner fixings. General Manager Connie and staff assist with annual event. Walmart Charitable Giving is a key program sponsor.
• Dolly Parton Imagination LibrarycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2013Local franchise of the national Imagination Library program. Dolly Parton Foundation determines age-appropriate books and handles distribution logistics for the local program serving children ages 0-5 in Wexford and Missaukee Counties.
• City of CadillaccoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on community initiatives addressing childcare, housing, and mental health. Foundation serves as community convener bringing various local groups together.
• Cadillac Area Chamber of CommercecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartner in community initiatives and founding collaborator for Imagination Library program.
• Alliance for Economic SuccesscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on community initiatives and Shop with a Hero program volunteer support.
• Wexford-Missaukee Intermediate School DistrictcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFounding collaborator for Imagination Library program. Partner in community initiatives addressing educational needs.
• Housing NorthcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on community initiatives addressing housing needs in the Cadillac area.
• Great Start CollaborativecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartners on community initiatives focused on early childhood and family needs.
• Social ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on community initiatives addressing social service gaps in the region.
• Rotary Club of CadillacmajorGTM or Marketing PartnerCo-sponsor of Shop with a Hero program supporting youth in the community.
• Missaukee Youth Advisory CommitteeminorGTM or Marketing PartnerCollaborates on Shop with a Hero program volunteer efforts.
• Missaukee FoundationcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliate foundation with linked mission serving the broader region. Logo displayed on CACF website indicating close partnership.
• Candid (GuideStar)minorOthersGold Seal accreditation from Candid indicating transparency and accountability standards.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation: Michigan community foundation administering permanent endowments, scholarships, and competitive grant programs for Washtenaw County residents.
• Kalamazoo Community Foundation: Community foundation in Kalamazoo County, Michigan managing endowments, scholarships, and community grants with a comparable service-delivery model to CACF.
• Missaukee Foundation: Affiliate community foundation serving Missaukee County with a closely linked mission; CACF lists Missaukee Foundation as a partner and displays its logo, indicating shared donors, geography, and operational model.
• Grand Rapids Community Foundation: Michigan-based community foundation providing grants, scholarships, and donor-advised funds across Kent County; offers the same community-foundation model and similar program categories.
• Frey Foundation: Michigan-based family foundation that funds the Leadership Learning Lab at CACF and operates similar grantmaking programs for community and nonprofit capacity building.
• Traverse City Community Foundation: Regional Michigan community foundation serving the Grand Traverse region with grantmaking, scholarship, and donor-advised fund services comparable to CACF's offerings.

Others

• Council of Michigan Foundations: Industry association representing Michigan foundations, including community foundations like CACF; provides training, advocacy, and resources rather than direct grantmaking.

Broad incumbents

• Community Foundation for Southeast Michigan: One of Michigan's largest community foundations, managing significantly larger AUM across seven counties; offers overlapping grantmaking, scholarship, and fund-administration services.
• W.K. Kellogg Foundation: National foundation that provided the original 1990 challenge grant to seed CACF's Youth Fund; operates comparable youth-development and community-focused grantmaking programs at much larger scale.

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CadillacFoundation
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cadillac-area-community-fndtn
• Instagraminstagram.com/cadillacfoundation2

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

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